FDA And Boston Scientific Face Legal Action Over Spinal Device Safety

A patient, Dena Lawler, is suing Boston Scientific and the US FDA over alleged harm from a spinal stimulator device. Lawler claims inadequate regulatory review allowed dangerous modifications to the device, which then caused her pain and other health issues. She is calling for reconsideration of the device approvals.

Blue dot-and-line image of spine to show lower back pain.
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